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Next Level Chef•Season 5•Episode 14

The Ultimate Goal

7.3/10 · 31 votesMay 7, 2026

Ranked #14 of 16 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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With only five chefs left, the worlds of soccer and food are fused in a special, championship-inspired episode. USA Soccer legend Alexi Lalas makes a surprise appearance, and the chefs need to create a world-class fusion dish with ingredients tied to two different countries.

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Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 5 Episodes16

E1 7.4

Auditions - Pro Chefs

E2 7.4

Auditions - Social Media Chefs

E3 7.6

Auditions - Home Chefs

The Draft/Taco Party

Sea Monsters

Bowl in One

Service, Please!

Mini Gordon

Ale's Well That Ends Well

Cowboy Cooking

The In-Season Tournament

Use Your Noodle

A Toast to America’s 250th

The Ultimate Goal

Building a Legacy

The Final Level

Cast3

Gordon Ramsay

Self - Host / Mentor

Nyesha Arrington

Self - Mentor

Richard Blais

Self - Mentor

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Episode Summary

"The Ultimate Goal" is episode 14 of Next Level Chef season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 31 votes, ranking #14 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on May 7, 2026.

Next: E15 · Building a Legacy Best of Season 5